Karen Harrell Lewis, 83, of Fort White, Florida passed away on June 3, 2024. Karen was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 4, 1941 to Orbra W. Harrell and Mary Agnes Harrell. Karen was married to James N. Lewis, Jr. They were married for 31 years.Karen graduated from the Panama City Bay Medical Center as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). She worked as a CRNA in Panama City, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama.Karent enjoyed traveling, sailing, gardening, and genealogy. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary of Samford University, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Florida Pioneers, and Daughters of the Confederacy.An avid sailor and later RVer with a keen sense of adventure, she and her husband traveled Europe, the Caribbean and the United States enjoying the varied cultures and cuisines. At one point, she spent a year in Saudi Arabia working as a nurse anesthetist, exploring the Middle East and Africa. A devoted mother, loving wife and faithful friend, Karen overcame may obstacles maintaining her optimistic attitude. She is described as cheerful and outgoing to all who knew her.She is survived by her husband, James Lewis, Jr.; daughter, Cindy Reynolds (Jim) of Lake City; sons, David Logan (Beth) of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, James N. Lewis III (Jennifer) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Keith Lewis (Mae) of Marietta, Georgia; brothers Orbra Harrell (Belinda) and Lee Harrell (Denise); grandchildren, Jared, Caleb, Lydia, Miel, Tristan, Kendall, Owen, and Blake; and her 2 cats Lizzie and Callie.She is preceded in death by her parents, Orbra and Mary Agnes Harrell.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Karens name may be mailed to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32606 or online at https://beyourhaven.org/donate or Rising Hope (formerly known as the United Methodist Children's Home), 51 Childrens Way, Enterprise, Florida 32725 or online at https://residinghope.org/donate/.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Fort White Cemetery, 133 SW Horton Dr, Fort White, Florida. Cemetery Fort White Cemetery 133 SW Horton Drive Fort White FL 32038 US Graveside Service Friday, June 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fort White Cemetery 133 SW Horton Drive Fort White FL 32038 US Funeral Home Evans-Carter Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18724 High Springs Main Street High Springs FL - 32643 US 386-454-2444 877-294-2201